In 2014, Israeli high-tech and life sciences capital raising set an all-time record as 688 companies raised $3.4 billion, IVC and KPMG report. This amount was 46% higher than 2013, when 659 companies raised $2.3 billion.

In the fourth quarter of 2014 alone, 184 Israeli high-tech companies raised a massive $1.1 billion – the most raised in one quarter since 1999. The amount was 58% higher than the $701 million raised by 170 companies in the third quarter of 2014, and 39% higher than the $795 million raised by 190 companies in the corresponding quarter of 2013.

The Internet, the life sciences and software were the leading sectors in 2014, attracting 28, 24 and 22% of capital raised, respectively.

In the fourth quarter of 2014, 22 late stage companies continued to lead all investments – as they did throughout 2014 – with $381 million (34%). The hike in capital raised by Israeli high-tech companies directly reflects the continuing increase in the number of large deals.

He added, “The fact that the number of deals in the $5 million to $20 million range increased consistently throughout the past year shows the ability of Israeli technology companies to attract capital. It has been said by some that you raise money whenever it’s possible. It certainly looks like Israeli entrepreneurs are learning the lesson well, using the opportunity to raise more capital whenever the market allows”

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China and Israel, Two civilizations, both deeply rooted in the ancient world - are developing into a new era. Each has made accomplishments, developed abilities and entered the global market with an ambitious vision.
While the Chinese superpower grew through the world of production and industry, the Jewish people and Israel considered innovative technologies to be a natural resource. In the past few years much have happened between China and Israel in the investment sector but this is just the beginning – much more can happen.
China Israel Synergy, a Investment Management Group, recognized that opportunity in its early stages and saw China as the future new Silicon Valley.
China Israel Synergy strives to duplicate its activity and success model that was created with the "west" – now with China and Asia, with the necessary adjustments and innovative business models.
We believe that Israel's technology suits China's economy line, an economy which advances rapidly and seeks balance between quantity and quality, while emphasizing the need to increase the quality levels, instead of the quantities levels.
The expression "selected" is important for us and represents our business concept : Selected key organizations and key people are supporting and joining us, selected game changing companies are in our portfolio, selected companies and strategic investors will cooperate with us and invest in our portfolio. Our business activities will be based on selective and innovative business models.
The company "Road Show" was planned to be held in Mar-May 2015, Confirmation in June-August 2015, Fund Call Up (First closing) in September 2015, and Fund Call up (Second closing) in 2016